Hi guys and girls. I'm new to Hobie Cats and one main question. I was on vacation and took a wave out for the first time. First time sailing any kind of boat much less a catamaran. I loved it and didn't find it that hard ti figure out the basics. I bought myself a used Hobie 16 this year and am getting ready to put it in the water for the first time. What I'm really wondering is what kind of difference am I going to find compared to the Wave ? After reading A LOT on the forums It seems that capsizing and pitchpoling are regular occurrences. I never felt the fear of that happening on the wave. Is there that big of a difference ? I'm on a fairly big lake in Central Ontario, not ocean water or anything like that.Just want to know what I'm in for, besides the obvious FUN ! Thanks in advance.

First, you'll have a jib to control as well. I do go solo on my 16 on mild days, it's doable solo. Since I'm not racing, I always wait until complete my tack before switching the jib and take off like a rocket when I do.

Thanks for the responses. After watching that video I'm wondering if I should have gotten a wave! Looks like a blast I actually have a bob on order and have been debating the foils. Thanks, now back to reading and learning until I can get out and do the real thing !

Thanks for the responses. After watching that video I'm wondering if I should have gotten a wave! Looks like a blast I actually have a bob on order and have been debating the foils. Thanks, now back to reading and learning until I can get out and do the real thing !

Your right no 16,18,20, or 21 would go out solo in 25mph, unless they are trying to prove something. But they will go out with 2 in those conditions.

But in 15-20mph I will go out solo no problem, and being going much faster than a wave. So we don't need those 25mph days to scream across the water.

I only said something, because I see you have so much talent on that wave, that I could see you sailing the 16 or 18 on that extreme edge you like to hang off. And I'm sure your videos would be intense, even though they already are. I say you have the best Wave sailing videos on youtube. I watch em, all the time.

Your right no 16,18,20, or 21 would go out solo in 25mph, unless they are trying to prove something. But they will go out with 2 in those conditions.

But in 15-20mph I will go out solo no problem, and being going much faster than a wave. So we don't need those 25mph days to scream across the water.

I only said something, because I see you have so much talent on that wave, that I could see you sailing the 16 or 18 on that extreme edge you like to hang off. And I'm sure your videos would be intense, even though they already are. I say you have the best Wave sailing videos on youtube. I watch em, all the time.

Keep em coming.

Thanks!!! I would LOVE a 16 but it's just not in my budget at this time.

I have. A few were not by choice. One time a squall hit so it was either scream and flail about or use the skills I've learned over the years and make it to shore safely with me and the boat in one piece.

So, are you1. A scream and flail about typeor2. Do you use what little skills you have to survive?